The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent finding on affirmative action to restrict the consideration of race on admissions and scholarships will have a vast and currently unknown impact on the U.S. education system, culture, and workforce. Join Davis Graham and two remarkable panelists to discuss the potential ripple effects that this landmark decision may have on women in a corporate or legal environment.

The confirmed speakers for this program, which has been approved for one Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, are as follows:

• Alexi Freeman, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Director of Externships and Social Justice Initiatives, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
• Leila Hock, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Diversity Lab
• Theresa Wardon Benz, Partner, Davis Graham (Moderator)
• Jackie Roeder, Partner, Davis Graham (Moderator)

Event Information

Wednesday, November 29
Registration | 3:45-4:00 PM
Program | 4:00-5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception | 5:00-6:00 PM

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202

This event has been canceled. Please contact Makenna Kincaid with any questions.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join Davis Graham and your natural resources peers at our eleventh annual Energy M&A and Financing Forum. Attendees will get an in-depth look at the issues that are currently impacting M&A and financing in the energy sector. Discussions will cover a range of topics, including:

Trends in Oil and Gas M&A and Risk Mitigation
Lamont Larsen, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs – Moderator
Justin Leinwand, Product Leader, Executive Risk Solutions, IMA
Michael Lischer, Vice President, Director of Surety, IMA

Capital Raising Strategies and Dealmaking Today & Beyond
Sam Niebrugge, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs – Moderator
Ryan Fuessel, Managing Director, JP Morgan
Ward Polzin, Founder and Executive Chairman, Camino Natural Resources

Future of Energy – Competing Priorities
Almira Moronne, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs – Moderator
Vinicius (Vini) Oliveira, Managing Director, ESG, Riveron
Tara Righetti, Occidental Chair School of Energy and Resources, University of Wyoming
Allison Woolston, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Caerus Oil & Gas

Consolidation in Upstream Oil & Gas
John Elofson, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs – Moderator
Lynn Peterson, Executive Chair, Chord Energy
Andy Rapp, Co-Founder, Petrie Partners
Tom Tyree, Director, Antero Resources

This program has been approved for 2 General Continuing Legal Education credits in the state of Colorado. Please find the full agenda for the event here.

Wednesday, October 4
Registration | 2:00-2:15 PM
Program | 2:15-4:30 PM
Cocktail Reception | 4:30-6:00 PM

Four Seasons Hotel Denver
1111 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202

Thank you to our event and media sponsors, IMA, J.P. Morgan, Petrie Partners, Riveron, and Oil & Gas Investor and the Denver Business Journal.

Registration for this event has now closed. Should you have questions or interest in attending, please contact Makenna Kincaid.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join us in Denver for dinner and a Colorado Avalanche Game.

Event Details

Thursday, October 9
Dinner at the A5 Steakhouse | 6:00 PM
Colorado Avalanche Suite Opens | 7:30 PM
Colorado Avalanche v. Chicago Blackhawks | 8:30 PM

This presentation will focus on the continuing efforts by federal agencies and the Supreme Court to define “Waters of the United States,” i.e., WOTUS, which governs the scope of the waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act. This definition is relevant to the scope of most Federal programs to protect water quality under the Clean Water Act, but practically speaking, it is most applied in the context of Section 404 dredge and fill permits. The presentation will briefly cover the history of the changing definitions of WOTUS over three presidential administrations and related court decisions. It will then focus on the Supreme Court’s May 25, 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA’s amendments to the 2023 WOTUS definition, and actions by the State of Colorado, as a result of the Sackett decision. With this background, the presentation will address how these regulatory developments could impact the siting and development of clean energy projects.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, include:

• Andrea Bronson, Davis Graham, Partner
• Noah Greenberg, Wright Water Engineers, INC., Professional Wetland Scientist

Event Details
Thursday, October 19
Program | 8:00-9:00 AM

Registration for this event has closed. Please contact Makenna Kincaid with any questions.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

This presentation will focus on the continuing efforts by federal agencies and the Supreme Court to define “Waters of the United States,” i.e., WOTUS, which governs the scope of the waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act. This definition is relevant to the scope of most Federal programs to protect water quality under the Clean Water Act, but practically speaking, it is most applied in the context of Section 404 dredge and fill permits. The presentation will briefly cover the history of the changing definitions of WOTUS over three presidential administrations and related court decisions. It will then focus on the Supreme Court’s May 25, 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA’s amendments to the 2023 WOTUS definition, and actions by the State of Colorado, as a result of the Sackett decision. With this background, the presentation will address how these regulatory developments could impact the siting and development of clean energy projects.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, include:

• Andrea Bronson, Davis Graham, Partner
• Noah Greenberg, Wright Water Engineers, INC., Professional Wetland Scientist

Event Details
Thursday, October 19
Registration & Breakfast | 7:30-8:00 AM
Program | 8:00-9:00 AM

Davis Graham & Stubbs
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202

Registration for this event has closed. Please contact Makenna Kincaid with any questions.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join our Employment & Labor Group for what will be an informative session covering new laws and cases regarding the following:

• The Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which expands and clarifies employer responsibilities under Colorado’s pay transparency statute;
• Potential private employer implications regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action;
• The Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act, which redefines workplace harassment under Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws; and
• New laws and updates regarding religious accommodations, job applications, military leave, and Colorado’s paid leave statute.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which has been approved for two general Continuing Legal Education credits in the state of Colorado, include:

• Brett Painter, Davis Graham, Partner
• Grace Diamond, Davis Graham, Associate
• Cait Stover, Davis Graham, Associate

Event Details
Wednesday, September 13
Registration | 2:00-2:30 PM
Program | 2:30-4:00 PM

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202

Registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Makenna Kincaid.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join our Employment & Labor Group for what will be an informative session covering new laws and cases regarding the following:

• The Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which expands and clarifies employer responsibilities under Colorado’s pay transparency statute;
• Potential private employer implications regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action;
• The Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act, which redefines workplace harassment under Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws; and
• New laws and updates regarding religious accommodations, job applications, military leave, and Colorado’s paid leave statute.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which has been approved for two general Continuing Legal Education credits in the state of Colorado, include:

• Brett Painter, Davis Graham, Partner
• Grace Diamond, Davis Graham, Associate
• Cait Stover, Davis Graham, Associate

Event Details
Wednesday, September 13
Program | 2:30-4:00 PM

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join Davis Graham for our upcoming Asset Management Regulatory Update. We will recap recent rules adoptions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that affect investment advisers, privately offered funds, and mutual funds and discuss other emerging legal trends affecting these businesses.

For those attending in person, we are excited to offer an exclusive Q&A followed by a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which has been approved for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, include:

• Peter Schwartz, Davis Graham, Partner (Moderator)
• Alena Prokop, Davis Graham, Partner
• Lee Terry, Davis Graham, Partner
  
• Stephanie Danner, Davis Graham, Associate
• Martine Ventello, Davis Graham, Associate

Event Details
Wednesday, October 11
Registration | 2:30-3:00 PM
Program | 3:00-4:00 PM
Reception | 4:00-6:00 PM

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, Colorado 80202

Registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please contact Makenna Kincaid.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Please join Davis Graham for our upcoming Asset Management Regulatory Update. We will recap recent rules adoptions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that affect investment advisers, privately offered funds, and mutual funds and discuss other emerging legal trends affecting these businesses.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which has been approved for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, include:

• Peter Schwartz, Davis Graham, Partner (Moderator)
• Alena Prokop, Davis Graham, Partner
• Lee Terry, Davis Graham, Partner
  
• Stephanie Danner, Davis Graham, Associate
• Martine Ventello, Davis Graham, Associate

Event Details
Wednesday, October 11
Program | 3:00-4:00 PM

Registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please contact Makenna Kincaid.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

In 1974, the Colorado General Assembly passed the Areas and Activities of State Interest Act (House Bill 74-1041), which allows local governments to promulgate regulations that identify, designate, and regulate activities that are considered a statewide concern. Specifically, 1041 regulations require developers to obtain a permit for any activity that is statutorily defined as an area or activity of state interest—which includes broad categories of projects such as “site selection and construction of major facilities of a public utility” and “municipal and industrial water projects.” Over the past several years, an increasing number of local governments across Colorado have promulgated 1041 regulations in an effort to have more control over large development projects—including solar, wind, and transmission projects—within their jurisdiction. These regulations, which vary across jurisdictions, have imposed significant hurdles for renewable energy companies, as the regulations vary from county to county and typically involve an extensive application and approval process. Join Davis Graham and our panel of legal and business experts to discuss tips for navigating local permit applications and potential challenges to improper government actions relating to 1041.

The confirmed speakers for this event, which is pending approval for one general Continuing Legal Education credit in the state of Colorado, include:

• Stephanie Blochowiak, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Senior Project Manager
• Sarah Kellner, Davis Graham, Partner
• Chris Lane, Davis Graham, Partner
• Kate Sanford, Davis Graham Associate

Event Details
Tuesday, September 12
Registration & Breakfast | 7:30-8:00 AM
Program | 8:00-9:00 AM

This event has been moved to a webinar. Please register to attend here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Makenna Kincaid.

Davis Graham strives to host inclusive events. To ask questions about accessibility or request specific accommodations, please contact marketing@davisgraham.com. The firm will consider reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.